Philly Cheesesteak Mac ’n’ Cheese

A few months back I was scrambling to find something for dinner using only the few ingredients I had on hand. I’m sure what I came up with was inspired just as much by having recently seen Jackie from Vegan Yack Attack‘s ’n’ cheese recipes in VegNews magazine as it was by necessity. Or, I could’ve just been really lucky with what I had in my cabinets and fridge.

The mac ’n’ cheese was a no-brainer, but when I found the Gardein Beefless Tips in the freezer a lightbulb came on. They’re one of my favorite products (see: Beefless Beef Stew), so I was happy to use them to elevate this in a fun and tasty way.

I grew up west of Philadelphia and lived in the city for one year. While my preference was the giant slices of pizza at Lorenzo’s on South Street, there was no avoiding the city’s (probably) official food, cheesesteak. So, armed with an onion and those Gardein Beefless Tips, I set out to create a nod to home.

The recipe has evolved a bit with mushrooms and a more refined cheese sauce, and I think it’s finally where it needs to be. So give this one a try and experience comfort food at its best. And remember to let me know how it goes in the comments below!

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[…] This classic sandwich is a favorite all over the world, even though most pale on comparison to those you can get around South Street and the Italian Market in the city of brotherly love. But I haven’t had one of those in decades, so it seemed like a good time to try to veganize the recipe. (I also created a mac and cheese variation of it here.) […]